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Definition of Abandonment
1. Noun. The act of giving something up.
Exact synonyms: Desertion, Forsaking
Generic synonyms: Rejection
Specialized synonyms: Exposure, Apostasy, Tergiversation, Bolt
Derivative terms: Abandon, Abandon, Desert
Generic synonyms: Rejection
Specialized synonyms: Exposure, Apostasy, Tergiversation, Bolt
Derivative terms: Abandon, Abandon, Desert
2. Noun. Withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility. "His abandonment of his wife and children left them penniless"
Exact synonyms: Defection, Desertion
Generic synonyms: Withdrawal
Specialized synonyms: Abscondment, Decampment, Absence Without Leave, Unauthorized Absence, Deviationism
Derivative terms: Abandon, Defect, Desert
Generic synonyms: Withdrawal
Specialized synonyms: Abscondment, Decampment, Absence Without Leave, Unauthorized Absence, Deviationism
Derivative terms: Abandon, Defect, Desert
3. Noun. The voluntary surrender of property (or a right to property) without attempting to reclaim it or give it away.
Generic synonyms: Disposal, Disposition
Specialized synonyms: Discard, Throwing Away, Discard
Derivative terms: Abandon
Specialized synonyms: Discard, Throwing Away, Discard
Derivative terms: Abandon
Definition of Abandonment
1. n. The act of abandoning, or the state of being abandoned; total desertion; relinquishment.
Definition of Abandonment
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Abandonment
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